Pronunciation of 'Herpesviridae'
The word 'Herpesviridae' refers to a family of viruses known as herpesviruses, which include pathogens causing diseases such as herpes simplex, chickenpox, and mononucleosis. It is pronounced as 'hur-PEEZ-vir-i-dee' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Herpesviridae' originates from the Greek word 'herpein,' meaning 'to creep,' referring to the creeping or spreading nature of herpes lesions. The suffix '-viridae' is Latin, denoting a family of viruses.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of DNA viruses known as herpesviruses, which infect humans and animals and cause various diseases.
Pronounced as 'hur-PEEZ-vir-i-dee,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Hur' as in 'her,' 'PEEZ' as in 'peas,' 'vir' as in 'veer,' and 'i-dee' as in 'iddy.'